European DX Foundation e.V.

The first EUDXF dinner held in Friedrichshafen was well attended. Actually we exceeded the maximum capacity of the dining hall of Gasthof Traube. An entertaining initiative came from Paul F6EXV, who (t)asked the participants to check a list with DXCC entities they operated from. Jan DJ8NK did the scoring and we ended up with an amazing number of 244 entities activated (in red).

This year our first DX dinner for EUDXF members (and their partners) will take place at the Hamradio. The date will be Friday 26 June 2015 around 19:00 local time. (The RRDXA diner will be on Saterday). The place will be Gasthof Traube, Storchenstraße 1, 88069 Tettnang. www.traube-tettnang.de Because this is the first time, we only have a limited space for max 50 persons available. Participation is only possible for those EUDXF members who made a reservation in advance, first comes first served. Reservations can be made until 1st June 2015 via the EUDXF stand manager Jan PA1TT ( pa1tt (at) gmx.net ) Unless otherwise indicated by special food requirements their will be one menu for all. We hope to see you there. Jan DJ5AN / PA1TT Standmanager.

Back in those other years, Albania (ZA) was growing in rarity, and at one time it was the most wanted DXCC country in the world. Travel was restricted and obtaining a license seemed an impossibility. It took just about twenty years of hard work before ZA1A was able to hit the airwaves and to provide the amateur radio community with a new member.

We were honored to give you that opportunity and share the excitement with you together with the locals who soon became part of our brotherhood. Emotions were running high and made me personally adjust some of my values - and see the world differently.

We have returned to Albania many times, continuing with the original charter. Albania is not rare any more but it remains dear in our hearts. Albania has not made the progress we once hoped but many things have moved forward. Now we have decided to travel there once again with all of you on board through World Vision. We still have a dream!

World Vision is the largest international children’s charity, working to bring real hope to millions of children in the world’s hardest places. And they do it all as a sign of God’s unconditional love. World Vision is headquartered in the United States and they have a local presence in Albania.

We have now agreed with World Vision in Finland, the United Kingdom and the United States to step forth and help children in need and travel to Albania again and make a difference. For the first time World Vision is cooperating with Amateur Radio - understanding that we exist for society at large. We call on our own students in ZA to be part of this worthy cause and we will bring you another ZA with a good feeling.

So, just check out http://www.justgiving.com/martti-laine/ and make your donation to World Vision UK who will transfer it to their office in Albania to be used solely for the assigned purpose. Any amount is blessed and highly appreciated. We thank you kindly and Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful Year 2015.

Note for US donors: World Vision Inc. is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible in full or in part. If you are U.S citizen you can use the following link and receipt will follow;; http://donate.worldvision.org/giftregistry/view/index/id/549471a359af8/. In case of any difficulties, please contact
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MISSION STATEMENT:Through sponsoring this World Vision project in Albania, you are helping protect the rights of children and ensuring they are included as members of society. This program started in 2014, and for the next two years will contribute to the protection of child rights focusing on improving access to basic services for children. It will also work towards ensuring children, parents and adults at all levels of society actively include children in education services.